Watch the countryside unfold as you travel along the scenic Pennine Railway before visiting the second largest inhabited castle in England, with paintings by Canaletto and Van Dyck in its medieval State Rooms. An additional short coach tour provides the perfect vantage point from which to view the dramatic Northumbrian coastline.

Please note due to planned engineering work, on September and October dates, passengers will travel as far as Durham and be transported by coach to Alnwick approx 1 hour transfer each way.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini is served on the outward journey. On arrival at Alnmouth station you are transferred to Alnwick Castle. Here you are free to explore at your own pace. After your visit to the castle you are taken on a short-guided tour of the Northumbrian coastline. Rejoin the Northern Belle at Alnmouth where you are welcomed aboard with a glass of chilled champagne. Later, a four-course dinner is served accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Alnwick Castle.

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From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery. Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, free time to explore the palace and grounds, four course supper with champagne and wine on return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Belvoir Castle.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Belvoir Castle day trip!

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The appeal of Chester, one of the oldest and most complete Roman walled cities, is as unique and memorable as the medieval black and white timbered 'rows' that overlook the central 'cross'. With individual shops nestling within historical buildings and a cathedral, this is a destination of universal appeal.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bucks Fizz on your outward journey. On your return trip relax over a glass of chilled champagne on the Northern Belle and enjoy a four course dinner accompanied with Champagne and wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please bear in mind that you may be outside for part of your day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Chester day trip.

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Llandudno is one of Britain's most charming Victorian seaside towns. The Great Orme offers spectacular views of the sweeping sands and delightful town below, making it a truly elegant resort. Neighbouring Conwy Castle is an imposing structure with the dramatic backdrop of Snowdonia's landscape making a powerful impression. The peaceful ambience of Bodnant Gardens provides a relaxing contrast.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on your outward journey. On arrival, coach transfer to Bodnant Gardens where you may explore the beautiful grounds at leisure. Your guide then takes you to Conwy, famous for it's castle. Reboard the Northern Belle and relax over a glass of chilled champagne. A four course dinner is served accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please bear in mind that you may be outside for part of your day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Conwy Castle & Bodnant Gardens day trip.

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For over 900 years the magnificent Norman cathedral and castle have dominated the city of Durham's skyline. The full legacy of their presence has today been acknowledged with their branding as a World Heritage Site. Enjoy a guided tour of this unique cathedral before a relaxing cruise with wonderful views along the River Weir.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward Journey, time at leisure to explore this unique catherdral, four course dinner, champagne and wine on return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Durham day trip!

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The Eden Project communicates its story in a 'Living Theatre of Plants and People'. Nestling in a large crater, two huge greenhouses or biomes house plants, crops and landscapes from the humid tropics and warm temperate regions. Outdoors is a temperate landscape filled with plants from Britain and other parts of the world. All demonstrate man's relationship with and dependence upon plants.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Short coach journey you to the Eden Project. A guided tour takes you through the two biomes then free time at leisure. Transfer back to the Northern Belle and welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Eden Project day trip!

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The atmospheric and stately capital of scotland awaits your leisurely exploration - from the delights of its many galleries and shops to the fortified stronghold of its formidable castle perched dramatically on its precipitous crag.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bucks Fizz on the outward journey. You have the option of a bus tour and free time for shopping. Transfer back to the Northern Belle and welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Edinburgh Sightseeing & Shopping day trip!

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Uncover the secrets of daily life on board the former floating home of her Majesty The Queen. The Royal Yacht Britannia, now moored in Edinburgh's historic part of Leith, is one of the world's most famous and elegant ships. Follow in the footsteps of Kings and Queens, Presidents and Prime Ministers, as you explore her four main decks.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bucks Fizz on the outward journey. Short coach journey takes you on a tour of the Royal Yaght Britannia. Transfer back to the Northern Belle and welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht day trip!

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Edinburgh is renowned for its perpetual spirit and vigour which is varied, but always magical, throughout the seasons. Edinburgh Castle provides a majestic pinnacle - overseeing the invigorating and ever changing maze of the city's winding streets.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Transfer back to the Northern Belle and welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Edinburgh day trip!

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Stroll through the learned streets of this beautiful city, where golden willow trees lean reflectively in to the gently flowing river and numerous bridges provide the perfect contemplative location. Then discover the charms of the market town of Ely and it's mighty cathedral, known locally as the 'Ship of the Fens'.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Short bus tour and free time for shopping. Transfer back to the Northern Belle and welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Cambridge & Ely day trip!

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One of the most elegant country houses in East Anglia, Felbrigg Hall has remarkable Stuart architecture and a fine Georgian interior. It houses a prolific library and Grand Tour collection; It has a stunning walled garden, orangery, orchards, parkland and woodland trails to explore. Blickling Hall has a spectacular long gallery, plasterwork ceilings and fine collections of furniture, pictures, books & walks. There is also a display of fine tapestries and furniture, a picnic area, shop, restaurant, plant centre and second-hand bookshop, exhibitions and full events programme.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Transfers and guided tours of both National Trust properties. Return to the Northern Belle and be welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Felbrigg Hall & Blickling Hall National Trust day trip!

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The spires, turrets, towers and statues of Glamis will grab your attention, but there is so much more to explore in this legendary castle. With its strong links with history, royalty and fiction, Glamis Castle is one of Scotland's most impressive visitor attractions.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return to the Northern Belle and be welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Glamis Castle day trip!

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True to the old tradition of touring theatre, enjoy Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy, 'The Winter's Tale', set against the beautiful backdrop of Leeds Castle. With fine period costume and world famous performance skills, delight as the Globe Theatre Company make their much acclaimed return to Kent witht his exclusive show for Orient-Express guests.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. Return to the Northern Belle and be welcomed aboard with glass of chilled champagne. Later a four-course dinner is served, accompanied by half a bottle of wine.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate for this journey. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outside for part of the day.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Globe at Leeds Castle day trip!

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Known as the 'Royal Palace on the Thames', this truly aristocratic stately home is the proud keeper of a unique royal history that spans 500 years. View the Royal apartments and wander through the sumptuous living rooms before exploring the impressive Tudor kitchens.
From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the way to Hampton Court. Coach transfer to Hampton Court. The guided tour will take you through the principal rooms of the Palace, then time at leisure to explore the gardens. Coach transfer back to the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous three course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Hampton Court.

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This famous cast-iron bridge, the first in britain, was constructed between 1777 and 1779 with iron from the coalbrookdale foundry by engineer Abraham Darby. The deceptively delicate 200ft structure comfortably spans the river severn.

From £295 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on outward journey. On arrival a guided tour of the Ironbridge & Blists Hill Museum. Rejoin the Northern Belle for a sumptuous three course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Although morning dress is not compulsory, gentlemen are asked to wear a jacket and tie. We ask passengers not to wear jeans and trainers.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Ironbridge & Blists Hill Museum.

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Lose yourself within the vibrant displays of colour and heady natural beauty offered up by the houses and conservatories, grass and woodland areas of the Royal Botanic Gardens, and wander amongst the largest living plant collection in the world.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the outward journey. On arrival into Kensington Olympia station coaches will transfer you to Kew Gardens. At Kew you are free to explore the 300 acres of gardens and exhibitions. After a full afternoon at Kew, rejoin the Northern Belle for a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Kew Gardens.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Kew Gardens day trip!

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Powis Castle crowns a rocky ridge, with a particularly steep slope to the south-east, now occupied by formal gardens. It is a medieval castle originally built as a fortress and later modified by generations of Herberts and Clives. The Clive museum houses a beautiful collection of treasures from India. Harlech Castle is inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion. Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar strongholds in Britain. Seen from the bluff of rock to the south of the town, the view of castle, sea and mountain panorama is truly breathtaking.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini on the way to Hampton Court. Coaches will transfer you to both of the castles for a guided tour of each. Rejoin the coaches for the transfer back to the Northern Belle and enjoy a sumptuous four course dinner with champagne and wine on the return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Powis Castle and Harlech Castle.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Powis Castle and Harlech Castle day trip!

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Waddesdon Manor was built (1874-89) by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild to display his outstanding collection of art treasures and to entertain the fashionable world. Explore this renaissance-style château and grounds. Waddesdon has one of the finest Victorian gardens in Britain, famous for its Parterre, seasonal displays, colourful shrubs, mature trees, statues and carpet bedding. Discover its collections of art treasures and tour the wine cellar.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Arrival at Oxford station and transfer to Waddesdon Manor. Tour of the Waddesdon Manor cellars by a wine guide who explains about the Rothschild's wine-making heritage. The tour concludes with an opportunity to taste two wines from Rothschild family vineyards. Time at leisure to explore the house and grounds before the coach transfer back to Oxford. A four course dinner with champagne and half a bottle of wine is served during your return journey.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans. Please remember you will be outdoors for part of your time at Waddesdon Manor.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Waddesdon Manor day trip!

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Over a thousand years of secrets hide in the shadows of Warwick Castle. Murder, mystery, intrigue and scandal; the castle has seen it all, and now reveals the secret of life in England as you have never seen it before.

From £285 Per Person

Includes: Brunch with Bellini outbound aboard the Northern Belle, castle entrance and a four course dinner with wine and champagne on return.

What to wear: Smart day wear is appropriate, you are asked not to wear jeans or trainers. Please bear in mind that you will be outdoors for part of your excursion.

Gift vouchers: You can buy an Orient Express gift voucher TODAY and surprise a friend or loved one with a Warwick Castle day trip!

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